Oversight
VA’s pricey ‘Patton’ spoof draws heat from lawmakers
HR office’s video reportedly cost $52,000.
Management
Government is getting 'smarter,' management officials say
OMB touts progress on curbing waste and modernizing operations.
Management
GSA seeks more savings in travel spending
Freezing per diem rates was first step in reducing costs.
Management
Tampa mayor has no problem calling off Republican Convention
Soon-to-be Hurricane Isaac threatens the event.
Management
USPS wasted $1.2 million on 'Simpsons' stamps
The Postal Service recently posted a third-quarter $5.2 billion loss.
Oversight
Budget office warns of recession if Congress allows country to go over fiscal cliff
Latest Congressional Budget Office forecast paints dire picture.
Management
Managing Innovation
Chief Technology Officer Todd Park taps industry's risk-takers to unleash creative solutions in government.
Management
Peace Corps director resigns long after agency's scandal
Neither Williams nor the agency has given any more details as to why he quit.
Management
Pentagon showing only modest progress toward clean books
Deputy inspector general tells conference that 2014 auditability goal is at risk.
Management
Obama tells Defense communities sequestration should be avoided
President takes to local media to call for ‘balanced approach’ to circumvent automatic cuts.
Management
What it's like to be filmmaker to the president
Arun Chaudhary dishes about his experiences as the first official White House videographer.
Management
Public wants more government spending
Poll finds majority of Americans think Uncle Sam should devote more resources to certain programs like food safety and aid to vets.
Management
Ex-Border Patrol union chief denies using funds for mistress, personal expenses
Retired president says he is being targeted for exposing security flaws.
Management
FAA’s last-minute denial of conference funds irks black employee group
Concern over image of training sessions in Las Vegas prompted policy change.
Management
Saying Thank You for a Job Well Done
Rear Admiral Denny Moynihan's retirement provides some leadership lessons.
Management
White House, State Department back Russian punk band
U.S. expresses concern over harsh prison sentences for Pussy Riot members.
Management
Analysis: The legend of Simpson-Bowles
An updated deficit-reduction plan may be unveiled after the election.
Tech
Agency handling of Recovery Act praised in new book
Journalist calls Obama stimulus one of history’s `most important and least understood’ laws.
Management